Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What defines Approximate A Zones?

Zones with base flood depths provided.
Areas with completed flood protection systems.
Areas with a letter or number following the 'A', including 'unnumbered' zones.
Temporary designations for areas under flood control improvement.

The correct answer is: Areas with a letter or number following the 'A', including 'unnumbered' zones.

Approximate A Zones are described as areas with an approximate flood risk, meaning that the flood risk is estimated rather than having reliable data. These zones may include a letter or number following the 'A' to indicate further differences in the level of flood risk. The other options listed are incorrect as they do not accurately describe the defining characteristics of Approximate A Zones. Option A references "base flood depths," which are not necessarily provided in these zones. Option B mentions "completed flood protection systems," which may be present in some areas but is not a defining characteristic of Approximate A Zones as a whole. Option D mentions "temporary designations," which can also be present in other types of flood zones. Therefore, option C is the most accurate and complete description of what defines Approximate A Zones.